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Pretty glimpse of autumn in a country cottage garden

The cottage-style garden in Bungendore... open on May 5-6.
A COTTAGE-STYLE garden shelters privately behind shady deciduous trees and densely planted boundaries of plums, hawthorns and photinias at 27 Modbury Street, Bungendore.

Surrounding an 1880s cottage, this pretty garden has evolved organically since owners Susan and Marc Peters moved there 20 years ago.

It will be open to the public on May 5-6. Its autumn highlights include the rich reds and deep burgundy of the ornamental grape vines and the brilliant yellow, orange and ruby tones of the “forest” at the rear.

The front yard is dominated by a 35-year-old English elm – its wide canopy dropping a glowing cascade of golden leaves along the driveway.

Recycled and found materials, including old bricks, gates, pots, watering cans and fence palings, are used to add interest and function throughout the garden.

Extensive drystone walls, heritage varieties of pears, apples, plums and roses, and a semi-walled kitchen garden with end-of-season produce and plantings of winter vegetables.

Open garden: 27 Modbury Street, Bungendore, 10am-4.30pm, May 5-6. Admission $6, under 18 free.

 

OTHER upcoming open gardens include Markdale, Mulgowrie Road, Binda (near Crookwell), which features Edna Walling’s 1947 garden design, maintained in almost original form.

It surrounds the 1921 restored homestead. Extensively rejuvenated in recent years, the garden’s memorable features include the long wisteria and rose pergola, several sculptures, and a superb lake and bridge on 2.02ha.

The garden is open on April 21-22, 10am-4.30pm.

 

ENJOYING spectacular views, Felix is a beautiful garden in the Tinderry Mountains at 1386 Urila Road, Burra. The garden, with a large orchard, is a testament to successful biodynamic practices with mint, oregano and thyme joining colourful lavenders, irises, hot pokers, liliums and roses in tones of pink, red, orange, yellow and white.

The garden is open April 28-29, 10am-4.30pm. Refreshments are available for purchase.

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